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Finance Officer
Location: Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6SA
Salary: £25,443.60 pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 24 hours per week
Advertising End Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Benefits - We Are Offering:
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees:
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
Opportunities to undertake qualifications related to the role.
Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Award scheme and recognition at every 5 years
Access to foundation and bespoke training and development
Are you passionate about numbers and want your work to contribute to real social impact
We're looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our friendly finance team at charity that supports vulnerable people across the North of the UK.
About the Role:
Although the job title is Finance Officer, the main focus of the role is purchase ledger.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid finance experience who wants to make a difference and work in a positive, people-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the purchase ledger and process bank transactions
Prepare payment runs and ensure timely authorisation of invoices
Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate document processing
Assist with accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions
Support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer in preparing month-end and management accounts
Provide general support to the finance team with day-to-day duties
Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in a similar finance or purchase ledger role
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Quick learner with strong analytical thinking
Excellent Excel skills
Accounting qualifications (AAT or similar) are a bonus, but not essential
Training and development opportunities may be offered
An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)
Why join us
Be part of a small, collaborative, and supportive finance team
Work for an amazing charity that's making real change in communities
Make a meaningful contribution while developing your finance career
A great environment where your ideas and input are valued
Flexibility after the initial 6-month office-based period
If you're ready to bring your finance skills into a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us make a difference.
No agencies please
